Keto Coffee Cake

Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published September 17, 2021 • Updated February 2, 2026

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This keto coffee cake made with almond flour is moist, buttery, and has a rich vanilla flavor. It's even dairy-free!

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Keto Coffee Cake

Prep 12m Cook 50m Total 62m 8 servings

Keto Coffee Cake Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup golden brown sugar free sweetener
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nut milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Sugar Free Glaze Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar free sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon nut milk
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Prepare the pan and preheat oven

Spray a 3 cup bundt pan with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

a small bundt pan
2
Sweeten coconut oil

In a large bowl, cream together coconut oil and golden sugar free sweetener with an electric mixer.

coconut oil and brown sweetener in a bowl
3
Add eggs

Add eggs one at a time and mix after each addition. Set bowl aside.

an electric mixer mixing cake batter in a glass bowl
4
Mix dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

whisking dry ingredient with a wire whisk
5
Add dry ingredients to wet

Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the egg and coconut oil mixture. Stir in nut milk, apple cider vinegar and vanilla.

cake batter in a bowl being mixed with an electric mixer
6
Baking instructions

Scoop cake batter into prepared Bundt cake pan or baking dish. Fill to 3/4 of the way to the top. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until cake is set. Remove from oven. Let cool for several minutes before flipping upside down to release from the Bundt pan.

spreading cake batter into a bundt pan
7
Make the icing

In a small bowl, combine melted butter, powdered sweetener and nut milk. Mix until desired consistency. Add more nut milk if you need to thin out more. If too thin, add more sweetener. Drizzle on warm cake and top with sliced almonds or other nuts. Serve with your favorite coffee.

drizzling icing over the top of a cooked bundt cake
Nutrition Per Serving
299 Calories
28.5g Fat
6.4g Protein
2.9g Net Carbs
6.3g Total Carbs
8 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Keto Coffee Cake

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different type of sweetener instead of brown sugar free sweetener?

Yes! You can use any sugar-free sweetener you prefer, such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener. Just adjust the quantity to match the sweetness level you like.

What can I substitute for almond flour if I have a nut allergy?

If you're allergic to nuts, swap the almond flour for sunflower seed flour or a blend of coconut flour and an additional egg to help with binding. Coconut flour absorbs more moisture, so you'll likely need to increase the liquid ingredients.

How should I store the keto coffee cake after baking?

Store the coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to a week or freeze it for up to 3 months.

Is there a dairy-free alternative for the nut milk?

Yes! You can use any dairy-free milk alternative, such as oat milk, soy milk, or hemp milk. Just choose an unsweetened version to keep the carb count low.

Can I add toppings like frosting or nuts to the coffee cake?

Yes! You can top the coffee cake with a sugar-free glaze, a low-carb frosting, or sprinkle chopped nuts on top for extra crunch. Just make sure any additions are sugar-free.

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This keto coffee cake is the perfect baked treat to go with your morning coffee. The recipe is both low-carb and dairy-free, making it great for anyone with sensitivity to lactose or who gets inflammation from dairy. Made with almond flour, it’s spongy, buttery and makes for a delicious breakfast. You can even pair it with a cup of hot chocolate. If you don’t have much time in the mornings, make this cake ahead of time and enjoy a slice every morning for breakfast. It’s also a great snack to take on the go in a zipper bag.

I add apple cider vinegar to the batter for flavor and to help the cake rise since it acts as an acid and reacts with the baking soda to form bubbles as the cake bakes.

Use your favorite baking dish. For this recipe, I used a bundt cake pan, but you can use a traditional cake pan or even a muffin tin to make coffee cake muffins.

a side view of a spongy cake topped with icing and almonds

What is Coffee Cake?

Coffee cake is a sweet and buttery cake that is usually topped with streusel or glaze and eaten with coffee. This dense, single-layered cake originated in Europe in the 17th century and was paired with coffee in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. Coffee cake became important to a tradition called kaffeeklatsch, which was where people would drink caffeine and eat coffee cake while gossiping with neighbors. Once these communities emigrated to America, they brought the kaffeeklatsch tradition with them and coffee cakes became immensely popular. Coffee cakes are now part of American home baking recipes and can be found in nearly any café.

Does Coffee Cake Have Coffee in it?

Although early versions of coffee cakes initially contained coffee, coffee cake is typically meant to be eaten alongside coffee. Coffee cake actually has a vanilla base with a flavorful streusel or a simple glaze topping. This dairy-free coffee cake uses pecan icing or pecan streusel for a sugary topping. Some home recipes add small amounts of leftover coffee to the batter for flavoring. In this recipe, you can replace the nut milk with leftover morning coffee.

a slice of coffee cake in front of a cup of coffee

Glaze or Streusel Crumb Topping

Glaze and streusel topping are both delicious on this sugar free coffee cake. I prefer glaze with my coffee cakes, but for a delicious pecan streusel topping, use the topping it use in the keto pecan pumpkin muffin recipe.  This recipe for streusel is buttery, nutty, and crunchy which pairs perfectly with the soft and fluffy keto coffee cake. You can even top this low-carb coffee cake with a cream cheese frosting.

Substitutions

Substitutions can be made for this recipe if there are any nut-related allergies and you can’t tolerate almond flour. You can use sunflower flour instead of almond flour in a cup for cup ratio if there are any almond allergies since they are both keto approved. Melted butter can also be a substitute for the coconut oil if you want a more buttery keto coffee cake. Just keep in mind, the recipe will no longer be dairy-free if you use butter. If you want to make the coffee cake richer in taste and texture, you can use heavy cream instead of nut milk.

Storage

This keto coffee cake is very easy to store, so you can make it ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week for breakfast! It’s an ideal keto breakfast to meal prep. Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container so that the cake remains fresh and moist. The keto coffee cake can stay fresh in the food storage container for a maximum of 3 days.
About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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    Alex Feb 16, 2026

    Prepping breakfast for the week and planning to bake this Sunday night. If I make it then, will it still be moist by Thursday or Friday morning, or does it dry out after a few days in the fridge?

    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Lampella Feb 16, 2026

      It holds up fine through Friday. I keep mine in an airtight container in the fridge and it stays moist all week, the coconut oil and almond flour combo doesn't dry out like regular cake.

  2. S
    Susan Jan 8, 2023

    Could this be made in a square cake pan? Like an 8 x 8? (I only have regular size bundt cake pans.)

    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Lampella Jan 9, 2023

      Yes! Baking time may differ slightly

  3. J
    Jamie Jun 19, 2022

    For the brown sugar if I use Truvia brown sugar blend would I use 1/2 the amount. I am new to baking with sweetener.

  4. M
    Morgana Sep 28, 2021

    Have you ever tried making this as a full-sized bundt? Would I simply double the ingredients? Is there any reason why that wouldn't work? Thanks!

    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Lampella Oct 7, 2021

      I haven't tried it in a larger bundt pan, but yes, double the ingredients and then you will have to increase the baking time.

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    Carol Sep 27, 2021

    I want to know if the keto coffee Bundt cake could be made in individual bundts and how long should they bake?

    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Lampella Sep 27, 2021

      Yes, it can be made in smaller bundt cake pans. It depends on the size of the bundt cake pan, but I would start at 20-25 minutes.

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